Author Archives: sarahr

Breastfeeding in a Mei Tai

Posted on May 3, 2009 by sarahr

As part of our “How to Breastfeed Handsfree series” which started here, Sarah takes us through breastfeeding handsfree in a mei tai. I find Mei Tais the easiest carrier to breastfeed in, as they require very little adjustment from a … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Love: Wearing Other People’s Children

Posted on April 17, 2009 by sarahr

I love to wear other people’s children. I love the feel of an almost weightless newborn snuggling against my chest, when I’d forgotten how tiny they are, and the excitement of a two-year-old getting a ‘ride’ for the first time. … Continue reading →

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Peace in a Pod – Fast, Easy Back Carries… Even for the Scared!

Posted on April 3, 2009 by sarahr

A pod (short for podaegi or podegi) is a traditional Korean baby carrier. It consists of a long strap with a wide ‘blanket’ attached, which covers the baby. Instructions for using a more traditional style pod can be found here … Continue reading →

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Wearing Two as a Way of Life

Posted on March 12, 2009 by sarahr

The next in our tandem babywearing series, Sarah talks about wearing her toddler and her infant. Previous posts on tandem babywearing include Ruby’s post on wearing her newborn twins. I never intended to spend several hours a day wearing a … Continue reading →

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Enticing Mr/Ms Independent on to your back

Posted on February 20, 2009 by sarahr

Many toddlers go through an independent phase when they don’t want to be worn at all, or only in certain carriers/carries. Emmy became very resistant to back carries at about 20 months and would scream and struggle if I tried … Continue reading →

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Why I still wear my three-year-old

Posted on February 19, 2009 by sarahr

“You’re too big to be carried,” said the woman in the office, as Emmy climbed onto my back, ready for the walk home through the chaotic Indian traffic on market day. “You should be using those legs of yours!” “But … Continue reading →

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